7 months ago
Carrick Considers Mazraoui Over Dalot for Arsenal Clash
Michael Carrick, the manager of Manchester United, is thinking about putting Noussair Mazraoui in the team for the big game against Arsenal.
Mazraoui just came back from playing in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Morocco.
Carrick thinks Mazraoui is better at defending one-on-one situations and has better passing stats than Diogo Dalot, who played in the last game.
Dalot had some trouble and lost the ball a lot.
Mazraoui is better at keeping the ball and making good passes.
Carrick has shown he is not afraid to leave out big-name players if he thinks someone else is better for the team.
It's not sure if Mazraoui will start, but he will travel with the team to London.
Michael Carrick is considering starting Noussair Mazraoui over Diogo Dalot for Manchester United's match against Arsenal.
Mazraoui has better defensive and passing statistics compared to Dalot.
Mazraoui lost 6 possessions per game on average, while Dalot lost 11.5.
Mazraoui has a passing accuracy of 82.1%, compared to Dalot's 76.9%.
Carrick has previously benched big-name players like Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha.
- Who
- Michael Carrick, Noussair Mazraoui, Diogo Dalot
- What
- Potential lineup change for Manchester United's match against Arsenal
- Where
- Emirates Stadium, London
- When
- Before Sunday's match against Arsenal
- Why
- Mazraoui's superior defensive and passing statistics compared to Dalot
Key facts
- Player
- Noussair Mazraoui
- Transfer Fee
- £17.1m
- Position
- Full-back
- Opponent
- Arsenal
- Manager
- Michael Carrick
- Current Player
- Diogo Dalot
- Mazraoui's Possessions Lost
- 6 per game
- Dalot's Possessions Lost
- 11.5 per game
- Mazraoui's Passing Accuracy
- 82.1%
- Dalot's Passing Accuracy
- 76.9%
Quotes
Michael Carrick
Manager of Manchester United
“We have got a good squad of players, that’s something that we’ve got to decide on. There was always going to be players disappointed not to start.”
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